General Information
Revision date
2009-09-26
Product name
Diethyl ether
Product Synonyms
Ethyl ether; Ether
CAS No.
60-29-7
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GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. May form explosive peroxides. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Hygroscopic. Appearance Colorless Physical State Liquid odor aromatic Target Organs Central nervous system (CNS), Eyes, Respiratory system, Skin, Liver
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Inhalation May cause drowsiness and dizziness. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage.
Potential chronic health
May cause adverse liver effects. Mutagenic effects have occurred in experimental animals.. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Central nervous system disorders. Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders.
